Pictures: Facing Alzheimer's decline

Kaitlin McKeown / Daily Press

Jim Garner, 51, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease three years ago. The genetically predetermined disease has claimed the lives of his mother and brother.

Jim Garner, 51, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease three years ago. The genetically predetermined disease has claimed the lives of his mother and brother. (Kaitlin McKeown / Daily Press)

Jim Garner, 51, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease three years ago. The genetically predetermined disease has claimed the lives of his mother and brother.